Apple Remote Desktop - Renaming Computers

Apple Remote Desktop - Renaming Computers

Renaming Computers

Apple Remote Desktop can set the name that a client computer uses for file sharing. You can rename multiple computers with the same name followed by a number (such as Computer1, Computer2, and so on). This is especially useful for differentiating client computers after a clean system installation.

Note: The Rename Computer feature does not change the Local Hostname or the DNS name of a client computer.

To rename a computer:

1

Select a computer list in the Remote Desktop window.

2

Select one or more computers in the selected computer list.

3

Choose Manage > Rename Computers.

4

Enter the new computer name.

5

If desired, select “Append a unique number for each computer.”

Selecting this option appends a unique number to the end of the computer name. For example, if you rename three computers “Computer,” the computers will be named “Computer1,” “Computer2,” and “Computer3.”